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CityCouncil | 2019-06-04 | 10 | not gone into landfill; the market will take a long time to mature; contamination regulation requires quality control to make the material marketable. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether there are long term policy implications that need to be considered going forward. Ms. Sheehan responded new contracts do not show a net revenue to the City as contained in previous contracts; the hauler or contractor is allowed to bear risk and reward for moving materials; currently, a processing fee is being implemented; noted residents should keep materials clean, and keep garbage out of recycling. Councilmember Daysog stated the information has been presented in a transparent way; inquired whether Alameda County Industries (ACI) or the City has quantified the amount of dollars lost when recyclables are taken out of the blue bins by "street recycling entrepreneurs" and the resulting impacts. Ms. Sheehan responded the figure is a difficult number to capture. Chris Valbusa, ACI, stated a quantitative analysis has not occurred; on average, more valuable items are taken from recycling bins such as aluminum; outlined elements that can impact long term recycling costs. Councilmember Oddie inquired the impact of two recently passed State bills. Mr. Valbusa responded several bills exists: Assembly Bill (AB)32, AB341 and the most recent AB1383 which is a climate pollutants, greenhouse gas reductions bill that has tremendous regulation and cost impacts. Councilmember Daysog read a passage from the HF&H report; inquired whether the recommendation is built into the rate changes Council is currently contemplating. Ms. Sheehan responded in the affirmative; stated with reducing costs, ACI's profits are reduced as well. Vice Mayor Knox White moved adoption of the resolution. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. (19-351) Public Hearing to Consider Resolution No. 15545, "Approving the Engineer's Report, Confirming Diagram and Assessment, and Ordering the Levy of Assessments, Island City Landscaping and Lighting District 84-2, All Zones (Various Locations throughout the City)." Adopted. Councilmember Daysog recused himself and left the dais. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 June 4, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-06-04.pdf |